Event And Sales Manager

Event/Sales Manager

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

Here's What We'll Bring To The Table:

Competitive Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests

401k with a Match

Education Reimbursement

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account

The Event and Sales Manager will manage and operate a world-class private event facility that will generate and grow revenue by successfully executing events in any area of Water Grill South Coast Plaza as well as at off-site events. They will lead the Private Event team with the ultimate goal to meet or exceed the sales target for the department that is set by the GM. They will also support the Sales Manager in booking events through initial guest conversation, room tours, package review and creation of private event contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute all Private Dining experiences, ensuring complete Guest satisfaction

Build long term event program through executing event experience

Support the Sales Manager in booking events

Report to the GM weekly on the status of sales, operations and crewmembers in your department

Schedule, supervise and develop the Private Dining Coordinators

Interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching/counseling of Crewmembers, as needed

Greet the host at all events; insuring they are the point of contact during the Event

Plan and prepare for all event needs

Update the management staff of all upcoming events at MTM's and using OML

Print up menus for event

Print up contracts, all final details are confirmed

Manage all deposits and refunds

Coordination of any table decorations

Participate in a weekly meeting with the Sales Manager, Executive Chef and GM that validates preparedness for upcoming events and reviews operations of the prior weeks events.

HOURS: The Events/ Sales Manager needs to be available during our guest events. The Events/Sales Manager is expected to work a 48-50 hour workweek and assist the restaurant with any reasonable needs outside of their banquet responsibilities.

Requirements:

2+ year Event Management/coordination or equivalent Restaurant Management Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior organization and follow-up/through skills

Detail-oriented